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3 Tips to Prep Your Outdoor Living Space for Seasonal Showers
We don’t know if March came in like a lion and is going out like a lamb or came in like a lamb and is going out like a lion – or is just chasing its tail until summer arrives. The bottom line is that the weather is doing weird things. Snow and rain one day, springtime...
Score a Touchdown with an Outdoor TV Room and other Underdeck Design Ideas
Homeowners who implement underdeck drainage systems from DEK Drain consistently enjoy improved, protected, and customizable space under their decks. The next step is to come up with underdeck design ideas. Here are just a handful of design ideas that have proven...
3 Preparations for Your Deck to Complete Before Spring
In the wake of impromptu snowstorms and some deep-freeze temperatures, it’s easy to forget that springtime is truly only weeks away. But it will be here before you know it. If you have an existing deck – or are planning to build one – there are a few preparations for...
3 Reasons to Plan Ahead for a Quality Deck Drainage System in the New Year
Throughout history, few, if any, New Year’s resolutions have started or ended with the phrase “quality deck drainage system.” But maybe they should. Here are three great reasons to plan ahead and put a quality deck drainage system into use for 2022: Get ready to...
4 Reasons to Be Thankful for a Quality Deck Drainage Solution
Imagine watching the family play touch football in the backyard from the sanctity of your home’s deck, then retreating to a fully furnished space underneath to share holiday memories until the Black Friday sales begin. A quality deck drainage solution makes it all...
The 4 Key Components of a Topnotch Deck Drainage Solution
Protecting your deck from the elements, while simultaneously providing a dry, functional space underneath may sound like a significant undertaking at first. Here’s the good news: with the proper deck drainage solution, you can ward off heavy rains and water damage in...
3 Ways Fall Leaves Spell Disaster for Your Home Deck
The first day of autumn is now behind us. Days are getting shorter; nights are getting longer, cooler, and crisper; and it won’t be long before leaves begin to fall, full tilt. Now is a great time to take a look at the trees and other plants surrounding your home...
3 Reasons to Protect Your Commercial Deck from Water Damage
Commercial decks create a dynamic, expansive recreational space for many different kinds of businesses, from restaurants to hotels to apartment complexes, and beyond. All of these raised spaces can benefit significantly from deck drainage systems that pave the way for...
5 Deck Safety Tips to Keep the Party Going All Summer Long
The summertime party is just getting started and your deck is the place to be. And yet many homeowners underestimate the various safety concerns that come with owning a deck. Keep your family and friends safe. Consider the following five deck safety tips to ensure...
5 Essential Materials for Building a Deck
You’ve fastened your tool belt, slipped on your protective goggles, and checked the direction of the wind. It’s a warm, summer day and you’re finally ready to tackle that home improvement project you’ve been dreaming about: a brand-new deck that will allow you to...